The Story

Nistora Ceramics

Nistora Ceramics was born in Romania, out of love and deep respect for the ancient craft of pottery. The slowness, the presence within oneself - working with clay is a wonder. Caressed over and over again to receive its form - each clay piece is a labor of love. It is imperfect, one of a kind and its value resides in the love with which it was made and then handed over to you, to be a part of your home and of your Mondays, sunsets, everydays.

The products

100% handmade in Romania. Each piece is cut out of clay, hand-shaped, fired in the ceramics kiln for a first time, glazed, fired in the ceramics kiln for a second time, shipped to you. All the glazes used for dinnerware are safe and can be used and washed normally.
I also make bespoke ceramics, so drop me a line if you have something in mind and I will do my best to bring your idea into reality.

Anca

Hi there!
I am Anca Nistor, the maker behind Nistora Ceramics. I live and work in Timișoara, Romania, married to the kindest and smartest man I know.
I have always loved earth and clay pots, and anything that is real, honest and shaped by emotion, all that is authentic and simple.
In 2014 I left behind my work as a PR chick and dedicated myself completely to learning how to make ceramics, knowing all too well that it's a learning process that will take a lifetime. I have never studied art formally, so I am self-taught and deeply grateful to all the potters and ceramists out there who generously share their skills on the internet.
If you see anything made by me and want to learn how it's done, please feel free to ask me! Materials used, techniques used, anything. Everything I know - as little as that may be - is not my property, I share it gladly, just like I learned, at my turn, from others.
Love,
Anca